Sentences with phrase «little chance of passage»

On the latter point consider that some government and most private member bills stand little chance of passage on a timely basis, if they pass at all, so the global motivational «why» may simply be to draw attention to an issue or foster debate that leads to non-legislative action.

The proposal, called the Lugar Practical Energy and Climate Plan, has little chance of passage in the Democratic - dominated Senate.

It stood little chance of passage by the U.S. Senate in any event, where members friendly to western ranchers chair all the key committees it would have to clear.»

Getting any kind of union reform bill through the legislature in Sacramento, especially one that would interrupt the union's gravy train, let alone derail it, has little chance of passage.

Different bills linger in the House of Representatives and Senate with little chance of passage while the EPA plods forward with regulations to cut CO2 emissions.

Ross's decision could enhance the prospects of such a bill, which was seen as having little chance of passage when it was introduced.

So, for example, when rent control came up for renewal in 2011, the Assembly passed a bill expanding tenant protections, even though the companion bill in the Republican - controlled Senate had little chance of passage since it was sponsored by a Democrat.

From easing the sale of water utilities to private companies to telling transgender students which bathroom to use, many high - profile — and controversial — legislative proposals have little chance of passage after the Assembly last week completed what leaders say was the final major floor session day.

Not exact matches

When there is a such a wide array of opinions and beliefs on what a particular passage means, and there is very little chance for the average student of Scripture to gain clarity or certainty on which view is right, most people think «Why even try?»

That Ortiz's bill stands little chance of passing seems like a given after the passage of the sweeping law last month and the expending of political capital to do so.

Rappaport's art can look academic when he does not offset its studied quality with chance - infiltrated passages or funny devices such as the black lines that float (on little transparent pegs) in front of several pieces.